Date de publication: 6 janvier 2010
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA)Lieu
Description
Construction of a dam in the Mooi River and a conveyance system to the Mgeni water supply system in KwaZulu Natal province in South Africa.
Objectifs
The project will provide an additional 60 M m3 per year to cover the water needs of 5.5 million people by 2025.
Secteur(s)
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
EUR 80 million
Coût total (montant approximatif)
EUR 200 million
Aspects environnementaux
All the components included in the project were submitted to an EIA approved by the national environmental authority in June 2009. According to the approval, the impact could be properly mitigated with minor residual and permanent negative effects. The national regulations and promoter's practice on EIA apply international best practice. A full-scale public consultation was part of the assessment and the documents provided by the promoter on this matter did not reveal any relevant opposition to the project.
Passation des marchés
The promoter will follow procedures based on international competition and taking into account the national legislation. The pre-qualification for the tendering of the major component, the Spring Grove dam was published in the EUOJ of 12 August 2009.
Statut
Signé - 16/05/2011